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Virtual Meeting
Welcome to Your Independent Redistricting Commission Meeting
We welcome your interest and involvement in the city’s legislative process. This agenda includes information
about topics coming before the Independent Redistricting Commission and the actions recommended by city
staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city website and in the City
Clerk’s Office. The City Clerk’s Office is also available to answer any questions you have about Independent
Redistricting Commission meeting procedures.
How to watch
City cable channel
Charter Spectrum channel 24
AT&T U-verse channel 99.
City website
carlsbadca.gov/news/citytv.asp
Virtual meeting format
• In the interest of public health and safety, we are temporarily taking actions to prevent and mitigate the
effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by holding Independent Redistricting Commission and other public
meetings online only.
• All public meetings will comply with public noticing requirements in the Brown Act and will be made
accessible electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and address the Commission.
How to participate
• Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: https://carlsbadca.zoom.us/j/94208252591
o Join using “Computer Audio”
o Raise your hand when the Clerk calls for speakers for the item you wish to comment on.
o Unmute yourself when called on by the Clerk.
• By phone: Call: (213) 338 – 8477 and enter Meeting ID: 942 0825 2591. Press # for Participant ID.
o Press *9 when the Clerk calls for speakers for the item you wish to comment on.
o The Clerk will then call on the last four numbers of your telephone number.
o Press *6 to unmute yourself to speak.
• In writing: Email comments to redistricting@carlsbadca.gov. Comments received by 2 p.m. the day of the
meeting will be shared with the Independent Redistricting Commission prior to the meeting. When e-mailing
comments, please identify in the subject line the agenda item to which your comments relate. All comments
received will be included as part of the official record. Written comments will not be read out loud.
• These procedures shall remain in place during the period in which state or local health officials have imposed
or recommended social distancing measures.
Reasonable accommodations
Persons with a disability may request an agenda packet in appropriate alternative formats as require by the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to
effectively allow participation in the meeting. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 760-434-2821 (voice),
711 (free relay service for TTY users), 760-720-9461 (fax) or manager@carlsbadca.gov by noon on the Monday
before the meeting to decide.
IN THE EVENT A QUORUM OF THE INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION LOSES ELECTRICAL POWER OR SUFFERS AN
INTERNET CONNECTION OUTAGE THAT IS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 15 MINUTES, THE MEETING WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE
ADJOURNED. ANY ITEMS NOTICED AS PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
OF THE INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION. ANY OTHER AGENDA ITEMS THE COMMISSION HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION
ON WILL BE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA.
Jan. 27, 2022, 4 p.m.
Regular Meeting
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More information about Independent Redistricting Commission meeting procedures can be found at the end of this
agenda and in Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapters 1.20 and 2.15.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Nov. 18, 2021
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Dec. 16, 2021
PUBLIC COMMENT: The Brown Act allows any member of the public to comment on items not on the
agenda. Please treat others with courtesy, civility, and respect. In conformance with the Brown Act,
public comment is provided so members of the public may participate in the meeting by submitting
comments as provided on the front page of this agenda. The Independent Redistricting Commission
will receive comments at the beginning of the meeting. In conformance with the Brown Act, no action
can occur on these items.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
1. PUBLIC INPUT RECEIVED IN THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS – Receive and discuss correspondence
received from Jan. 13, 2022 to Jan. 19, 2022 and additional survey results received from Dec. 9,
2021 to Jan. 19, 2022. (Staff Contact: Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Department)
2. APPROVAL OF A METHOD TO NARROW DOWN AND SELECT THE FINAL CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT
MAP – By motion, approve a method to narrow down and select a final City Council district map.
(Staff Contact: Sheila Cobian, City Manager’s Office)
3. REVIEW OF DRAFT MAPS – 1) Receive a presentation from National Demographics Corporation
providing an overview of the draft maps submitted by members of the public by Jan. 14, 2022,
and the draft maps prepared by National Demographics Corporation based on the feedback
provided at the Jan. 13, 2022, meeting; and
2) By motion, identify and select maps to focus on for consideration at the Feb. 17, 2022, public
hearing and identify any desired map revisions. (Staff Contact: Faviola Medina, City Clerk’s Office)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This section of the agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding
upcoming Independent Redistricting Commission meetings or events.
ADJOURNMENT:
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Independent Redistricting Commission Meeting Procedures (continued from page 1)
Written Materials
Written materials related to the agenda that are submitted to the Independent Redistricting Commission after the
agenda packet has been published will be available for review prior to the meeting during normal business hours at the
City Clerk’s Office, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive and on the city website. To review these materials during the meeting,
please see the City Clerk.
Visual Materials
Visual materials, such as pictures, charts, maps or slides, are allowed for comments on agenda items, not general public
comment. Please contact the City Manager’s Office at 760-434-2820 or manager@carlsbadca.gov to make
arrangements in advance. All materials must be received by the City Manager’s Office no later than noon the day
before the meeting. The time spent presenting visual materials is included in the maximum time limit provided to
speakers. All materials exhibited to the Independent Redistricting Commission during the meeting are part of the public
record. Please note that video presentations during public comment are not allowed.
Decorum
All participants are expected to conduct themselves with mutual respect. Loud, boisterous and unruly behavior can
interfere with the ability of the Independent Redistricting Commission to conduct the people’s business. That’s why it is
illegal to disrupt an Independent Redistricting Commission meeting. Following a warning from the presiding officer,
those engaging in disruptive behavior are subject to law enforcement action.
Independent Redistricting Commission Agenda
The Independent Redistricting Commission follows a regular order of business that is specified in the Carlsbad
Municipal Code. The Commission may only make decisions about topics listed on the agenda.
Public Comment
Members of the public may speak on any redistricting related item that does not appear on the agenda. State law
prohibits the Independent Redistricting Commission from taking action on items not listed on the agenda. Comments
requiring follow up will be referred to staff and, if appropriate, considered at a future Independent Redistricting
Commission meeting. Members of the public are also welcome to provide comments on agenda items during the
portions of the meeting when those items are being discussed. In both cases, a request to speak form must be
submitted to the clerk in advance of that portion of the meeting beginning.
New Business
This part of the agenda is for items presented to the Independent Redistricting Commission by city staff and can be
informational in nature or require action. The staff report about each item indicates the purpose of the item and
whether or not action is requested.
Other Reports
At the end of each meeting, Independent Redistricting Commission members and the city attorney and city clerk are
given an opportunity to share information. This usually includes information about upcoming meetings and events.
Independent Redistricting Commission Actions
Motion
A motion is used to propose Independent Redistricting Commission direction related to an item on the agenda. Any
Independent Redistricting Commission member may make a motion. A motion must receive a “second” from another
Independent Redistricting Commission member to be eligible for a vote.